Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 422 The Foolish Filial Man’s Wife 37_1

Chapter 422: Chapter 422 The Foolish Filial Man’s Wife 37_1

Such a significant incident, Liao Kai would definitely not conceal it. He was also worried that his family, on impulse, would directly make a scene at his doorstep.

After returning home, he mentioned what Liao Daqiang had said. If it hadn’t been for his reminder, Zhao Wenjin would have really forgotten about it.

During this period, relations had been quite good and everyone maintained their distance.

Yet unexpectedly, when it came time to think about her, she still came to mind, "I have money, but I can’t just spend it on myself. Why should I have to spend it on them?"

Liao Daqiang and his family were unscrupulous, and so were their relatives; they took advantage of the original owner so much in the past life.

But when the original owner and her daughter were in such a dire situation, did they raise their voice to help?

They pretended not to see, and instead were happily complimenting Liao Jun and his wife, and Liao Xuan and her husband, "When you go to visit your eldest uncle, try to explain a little."

Zhao Wenjin originally had no intention of visiting Liao Kai’s relatives with him, and now she was even less inclined to do so.

Let Liao Kai handle everything. If they wanted to persuade him to be obedient and sensible, they shouldn’t worry about her feelings.

Liao Kai didn’t think Liao Daqiang and his wife would definitely bad-mouth him in front of the relatives, suggesting he was unfilial. And then, those relatives, upon seeing him, may say something about his daughter.

Carrying New Year’s gifts, Liao Kai went to visit his relatives one by one.

The first stop was naturally his eldest uncle’s house; as expected, his aunt and uncle mentioned his failure to visit his parents.

Liao Kai listened to his eldest uncle’s lecturing words and then calmly recounted the recent events, "I did what I could, and later realized that no one really cared about me."

"However bad my wife may be seen, I am the one doing household chores, but I don’t need to contribute money for anything at home."

"The household expenses are covered by my wife, and so are my daughter’s costs."

"When they go out shopping for clothes, they also buy a thing or two for me."

"Whatever they eat, I eat the same; but at home, all the tasty food is reserved for my nephew and his siblings."

"I’ve given so much for the family, but who appreciates me? Liao Bin thinks I should cater to him because I will need his care in the future."

"That’s a joke, isn’t it? I also have a daughter, and my daughter will look after me."

"Eldest uncle, you’ve met my daughter—she’s a sensible little girl. You know that, don’t you?"

Ever since Liao Kai gave up expectations for Liao Bin, he found that his own little girl truly was sensible.

"A well-raised daughter really won’t let you down." Liao Kai now had full confidence in that.

The Liao Family’s Eldest Uncle just heard his brother and sister-in-law sigh, complaining that Liao Kai now stood by his wife’s side and refused to come home over minor quarrels.

The Liao Family’s Eldest Uncle also knew that what his brother said was likely exaggerated, but he didn’t expect it to be so grossly overstated.

"I’m going on a trip with my wife for the Spring Festival, which is why I’m delivering the New Year’s gifts in advance."

"To my surprise, my parents and my wife even managed to come up with the money for the New Year’s feast, reasoning that in previous years, it was my wife who paid for the celebrations."

"They now have no way to maintain that standard."

"I told them that we’re all relatives; if we have money, we can host a lavish feast, and if we don’t, a simple family meal will do."

The Liao Family’s Eldest Uncle knew that Liao Daqiang’s family always held the celebrations to a high standard, thinking it was because the children were successful and the three siblings were organizing it together.

But he never expected that it was Zhao Wenjin, all by herself, footing the bill—this completely astounded both him and his wife.

"That must cost a fair bit of money."

"It was okay. You know, back then, my in-laws were still around. They had decent retirement pensions and rental income, all of which supported my wife."

The Liao Family’s Eldest Uncle remembered meeting Zhao Wenjin’s parents before, a couple with truly fine manners and well-dressed besides.

"Originally, after my in-laws passed away, my wife was still quite good to my parents, but then Liao Xuan got married, asking us to give up the courtyard house for them to live in."

"The three of us had to move back and ended up in the house Liao Xuan used to live in. Do you think my wife could tolerate that?"

"The day we fought was even better, Liao Bin actually accused my wife of spending too much, saying it was all his money and that he would not provide for her in her old age."

"In other families, this would be a matter for the children and grandchildren."

"But in the Zhao Family, there really isn’t this idea of children and grandchildren taking care of you in your old age, as long as it’s one’s own offspring, that’s fine."

"Also, even with Liao Jiayu being an only child, my wife often says not to expect parents to leave her much, but rather how much she can earn herself."

"Xiao Jin kept telling me, it’s better for a child to learn more things than to inherit possessions, so that whether they work for others or carve their own path, they’ll be better prepared to face the future."

The Liao Family’s Eldest Uncle thought this was also true, "That’s right, your eldest brother’s child..."

Recalling the sight of Liao Bin hanging out with gangsters on the street, the Liao Family’s Eldest Uncle couldn’t help but sigh.

His brother had only this one grandson, and one could imagine the expectations placed on him; to think what would happen if he knew Liao Bin had turned out this way, who knows how furious he’d be.

Glancing at Liao Kai, the Liao Family’s Eldest Uncle mentioned Liao Bin’s situation in passing. Liao Kai was startled; of course, he hadn’t expected the Liao Family’s Eldest Uncle to know about it, which meant who else didn’t?

Seeing Liao Kai’s surprised expression made the Liao Family’s Eldest Uncle think that Liao Kai had no idea about it, "I just don’t know how to bring this up with your dad."

Was he expected to tell him? Liao Kai shook his head quickly, "Things with my family are so tense now."

"If I go and talk about this..." one could imagine the unpleasant scene that would unfold.

The Liao Family’s Eldest Uncle remembered what Liao Kai had said earlier and sighed, "Yeah, you’re not the right person to talk about it."

Worried that after a few words he might be asked to discuss it with Liao Daqiang, after exchanging some pleasantries, Liao Kai left at once.

"Uncle, Aunt, I need to continue paying visits."

"I’ll be off now." Liao Kai left swiftly, with so many more people to see.

Walking on the road, Liao Kai wondered just how many relatives at home knew about it.

He also didn’t know how many, aware of Liao Bin’s situation, would bring it up, since some relatives prefer peace and quiet and don’t like to meddle.

Liao Kai had made the rounds to all his relatives and given away many gifts, which had really emptied his wallet.

Of course, there were rewards as well, like taking the opportunity to explain the situation while discussing it a bit.

As for how furious Liao Daqiang and his wife would be afterward, he really couldn’t be bothered anymore.

He also knew that most of the relatives were aware of Liao Bin hanging out with gangsters, these being the relatives who actually talked about it.

Some relatives hadn’t even brought it up, but Liao Kai knew they were aware.

Liao Kai really wanted to ask those relatives what they thought of Liao Bin, of Liao Jun and his wife, even of Liao Daqiang and his wife.

But that question was really too sensitive, and it was neither appropriate nor possible for Liao Kai to ask.